used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
BACCHANTEnoun
(classical mythology) a priestess or votary of Bacchus
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
capered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
dancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
Lola
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
roused to anger
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
orgiasticadjective
used of frenzied sexual activity
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an extraordinary dancer had never been seen on the stage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
thenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading She sprang into fame in a single night, and thenceforth held an undisputed position as the favorite of the London public.
Velez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BACCHANTE Lola Velez was the rage for a season.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was not exceptionally handsome, nor was her dancing distinguished by any special grace; but about her there was something weird and original, which appealed to her audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She capered like one in a frenzy, with mad leaps and bounds, and throughout her orgiastic performance behaved as one possessed.
